Lesson 2

Question 1

What is the term for ‘restaurant’ in Chinese?

Answer 1

Fànguăn(r)

Refers to a place where meals are served to customers.

Question 2

What does the verb ‘hǎo xiàng’ mean?

Answer 2

to seem; to be like

Used to express similarity or likeness.

Question 3

What is the Chinese word for ‘seat’?

Answer 3

wèizi

Refers to a place to sit.

Question 4

What is the term for ‘waiter’ or ‘attendant’ in Chinese?

Answer 4

fúwùyuán

The person who serves customers in a restaurant.

Question 5

What does the verb ‘fúwù’ mean?

Answer 5

to serve; to provide service

Refers to the action of serving food or assisting customers.

Question 6

What is the Chinese word for ‘table’?

Answer 6

zhuōzi

A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs.

Question 7

What does ‘diăn cài’ translate to in English?

Answer 7

to order food

The action of selecting and requesting food items in a restaurant.

Question 8

What is the term for ‘plate’ or ‘dish’ in Chinese?

Answer 8

pán

A flat dish used for serving or eating food.

Question 9

What are ‘jiăozi’?

Answer 9

dumplings (with vegetable and/or meat filling)

A popular dish in Chinese cuisine.

Question 10

What does the adjective ‘SÙ’ mean?

Answer 10

vegetarian; made from vegetables

Describes food that does not contain meat.

Question 11

What does ‘jiācháng’ mean?

Answer 11

home-style

Refers to food that is prepared in a traditional or comforting manner.

Question 12

What is ‘dòufu’ in English?

Answer 12

tofu; bean curd

A food made from soybeans, often used in vegetarian dishes.

Question 13

What does the verb ‘fàng’ mean?

Answer 13

to put; to place

Refers to the action of positioning something somewhere.

Question 14

What is the Chinese word for ‘meat’?

Answer 14

ròu

Refers to animal flesh used as food.

Question 15

What is the term for ‘bowl’ in Chinese?

Answer 15

wăn

A deep dish used for holding food or liquid.

Question 16

What does ‘suănlàtăng’ refer to?

Answer 16

hot and sour soup

A popular type of Chinese soup known for its spicy and tangy flavor.

Question 17

What does the adjective ‘suăn’ mean?

Answer 17

sour

Describes a taste that is acidic or tart.

Question 18

What does the adjective ‘là’ mean?

Answer 18

spicy; hot

Describes food that has a strong, pungent flavor.

Question 19

What is the term for ‘soup’ in Chinese?

Answer 19

tăng

A liquid dish typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables.

Question 20

What is ‘wèijīng’?

Answer 20

monosodium glutamate (MSG)

A flavor enhancer commonly used in cooking.

Question 21

What does ‘yán’ mean?

Answer 21

salt

A mineral used to enhance the flavor of food.

Question 22

What is ‘bái cài’ in English?

Answer 22

bok choy

A type of Chinese cabbage commonly used in various dishes.

Question 23

饭馆

Answer 23

fànguǎn

Question 24

好像

Answer 24

hǎoxiàng

Question 25

位子

Answer 25

wèizi

Question 26

服务员

Answer 26

fúwùyuán

Question 27

桌子

Answer 27

zhuōzi

Question 28

点菜

Answer 28

diǎncài

Question 29

盘

Answer 29

pán

Question 30

饺子

Answer 30

jiǎozi

Question 31

素

Answer 31

sù

Question 32

家常

Answer 32

jiācháng

Question 33

豆腐

Answer 33

dòufu

Question 34

放

Answer 34

fàng

Question 35

肉

Answer 35

ròu

Question 36

碗

Answer 36

wǎn

Question 37

酸辣汤

Answer 37

suānlàtāng

Question 38

味精

Answer 38

wèjīng

Question 39

盐

Answer 39

yán

Question 40

白菜

Answer 40

báicài

Question 41

刚

Answer 41

gāng

Question 42

卖完

Answer 42

màiwán

Question 43

青菜

Answer 43

qīngcài

Question 44

渴

Answer 44

kě

Question 45

些

Answer 45

xiē

Question 46

够

Answer 46

gòu

Question 47

饿

Answer 47

è

Question 48

上菜

Answer 48

shàngcài

Question 49

衬衫

Answer 49

chènshān tshirt